Tim Spiers recaps the best talking points from Tuesday's Champions League action, as Liverpool and Barcelona secured spots in the last 16
Barcelona has extended the contract of Uruguay central defender Ronald Araújo for six more seasons to end rumors a possible move to Juventus.
Barcelona would all-but secure their place in the Champions League round of 16 with a victory against Benfica at the Estadio da Luz, but they have had the worst possible start by falling behind in
Barcelona came from behind to defeat Benfica in a thrilling game to secure their place in the Champions League round of 16.
The clash between Benfica and Barcelona on Wednesday in Lisbon had it all – quality, spirit, excitement, controversy, and even some crazy moments. Vangelis Pavlidis scored a hat-trick for the home side within 30 minutes (2′,
Vangelis Pavlidis stood tall as a chief protagonist in Benfica's epic UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona, scoring three times in their dramatic 4-5 away loss to the Catalonian outfit.
Raphinha scored a late and controversial winner as Barcelona came from behind to win a remarkable game 5-4 against Benfica and qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The last-minute goal was allowed to stand despite Benfica claiming they should have had a penalty moments before as Barca took all three points.
Benfica looked in control at half time thanks to a Vangelis Pavlidis hat-trick, countered by a Lewandowski penalty, giving the Eagles a 3-1 lead. The Eagles’ sparkling performance in the opening 45 minutes was fuelled by an out-of-this-world display by left-back Andreas Carreras.
For a goal of remarkable calm to decide a game of extraordinary chaos, Barcelona's Raphinha Dias Belloli takes our Moment of the UEFA Champions League mid-week.
Our Champions League Awards honour the best – and worst – of matchday seven in this season’s competition.Moment of the WeekWhat a game.Barcelona are no strangers to a Remontada, both for and
However a Robert Lewandowski brace from the spot, Eric Garcia’s header and a double for Raphinha helped Barcelona claim a stunning last-gasp win